Shakti Maa
Cosmic Energy in its dynamic form is symbolized for us ordinary mortal in the form of Shakti, the World Mother, who is the power and energy by which the Great God creates, preserves and destroys the world. She is shown in many forms. As Uma or Parvati, she is the gentle consort of Shiva.
As Kamakhi or Rajarajeshwari, she is the Great Mother. In one hand she holds a noose, signifying worldly attachments from which we should free ourselves. The hook in her other hand is indicative of her prodding us on to the path of righteousness. The sugarcane plant she carries is a symbol of the sweetness of the Mind. The arrows she holds in one hand are our five sense-perceptions which we have to conquer.
In the form of Durga she rides the tiger, the ego and arrogance that Man has to subdue. With the weapons in her hands she fights the eight evils(hate, greed, passion, vanity, contempt of others, envy, jealousy and the illusions with which man binds himself).
Hindu Power Goddess - Kali Maa
In her angry form She is known as Kali, the personification of Time. In this frightening form she destroys Mahishasura (the demon buffalo) who is the symbol of ignorance which is man’s greatest enemy. Her arms and weapons are constantly flaying and fighting evil in all forms. The skulls she wears tell you that Man is mortal. Her dark form is symbolic of the future which is beyond our knowledge, and as Kali she tells you that Time (Kala) is immutable and all-powerful in the Universe.
